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What was the name of the book that Lady Murasaki wrote
The Tale of Genji
What type of land did Japan have
Lots of mountains and islands
Define samurai
Trained professional warriors
Define court
A group of nobles who live near and serve or advise a ruler
True or false between 794 and 1185 nobles loved elegant clothes and beauty
True
True or false Prince Shotoku spread a lot of Chinese to Japan
True
How far is Korea from Japan
About 100 miles
Define zen
A form of Japanese Buddhism
Define daimyo
Large landowners
About what percentage amount is Japan flat
Only 20%
Define shogun
A general who ruled Japan in the emperor's name
Define regent
A person who rules a country for someone who is unable to rule alone
What are Japan's four main islands
Honshu, Shikoku, Kyushu, and Hokkaido
Define Bushido
The samurai code of rules
Define clans
Large extended families
How far is China from Japan
About 400 miles
Define figurehead
A person who appears to rule even though real power rests with someone else